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Former NBA star ejected from WNBA game after clashing with player over trans rights
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· August 24, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the former athlete's history of expressing anti-trans beliefs and the events leading up to the altercation.
A former professional basketball player was removed from a game after a disagreement with a player. The player had expressed views opposed to trans women competing and was wearing a shirt with a message about the definition of a woman. The incident occurred during a timeout when a player approached the former athlete and a heated exchange followed.
Security intervened, stopping the former athlete from entering the court and escorting him out of the arena. Further details about the incident are available from the source, including the former athlete's history of expressing anti-trans beliefs and the events leading up to the altercation.
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Category: rights Published: August 24, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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